by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study finance, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 513 schools that serve veteran finance, general students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked finance, general colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran finance, general students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about finance, general at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing finance, general, landing the #2 spot this year. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full finance, general report for University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing finance, general, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about finance, general at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong finance, general program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full finance, general report for James Madison University
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing finance, general, landing the #5 spot this year. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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William & Mary placed #6 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full finance, general report for William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about finance, general at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick placed #8 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the finance, general program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about finance, general at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
See the full finance, general report for East Carolina University
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about finance, general at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #12 for veteran finance, general students this year. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full finance, general report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best finance, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the finance, general program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Stony Brook University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the finance, general program at Stony Brook University
University of Florida placed #15 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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Winona State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. It scores 86.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the finance, general program at Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best finance, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about finance, general at Rutgers University-Newark
Binghamton University placed #18 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full finance, general report for Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #19 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the finance, general program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the finance, general program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full finance, general report for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Western Michigan University placed #22 among the best finance, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about finance, general at Western Michigan University
Franklin University came in at #23 for veteran finance, general students this year. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about finance, general at Franklin University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full finance, general report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing finance, general. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full finance, general report for University of Arkansas
Not far behind, these finance, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 52 | Michigan Technological University | 82.92 |
| 53 | National University | 82.75 |
| 54 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 55 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 56 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 57 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 58 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 59 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 60 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
These finance, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 62 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 63 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 64 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 65 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 66 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 67 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 68 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 69 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 70 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 71 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 72 | Colorado State University Global | 81.67 |
| 73 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 74 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 75 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 77 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 78 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 79 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 80 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying finance, general: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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